Crestview Florida Family History Center
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This article describes the services and resources available at a Family History Center, a branch facility of the Family History Library. |
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Center Contacts and Hours[edit | edit source]
- Language: English
- Address: 3 Del Cerro Camino, Crestview, Florida 32539-5200
- Location Map:
- Phone:
- E-mail:
fl_crestview@familyhistorymail.org
- Open Hours:
- Tuesday 6:30 -8:30 pm
- Wednesday 6:30-8:30 pm
Call to confirm hours as they may have changed.
- Holiday Schedule:
Calendar and Events[edit | edit source]
Upcoming Events[edit | edit source]
2018 Northwest Florida Family History Fair
March 3, 2018
9AM to 12PM (Three 40-minute sessions)
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints building
339 Lake Drive, FWB 32548
FREE, Everyone Welcome
Gain New Skills and Helpful Family History Information
Knowledgeable and Experienced Instructors
Classes offered in First Period:
1. Family Secret Agent- Keys to personal success for you family.
2. Military Records- Unlocking Information About Ancestors Who Served.
3. European Research- Special Emphasis on Italy & France.
4. Making An Oral Life History- If You Don't Do It - Who Will?
5. Writing A Personal History- A Rewarding Personal Journey.
6. Basic Family Search- Have Fun Getting Started Well!
7. FamilySearch Indexing- Helping Genealogy Move Forward.
8. Best of The Rest Records- Gold Mines For Experienced Genealogists.
Classes offered in Second Period:
1. DNA- Understanding The Basics Of Using DNA Information.
2. Google Earth For Genealogists- Enhancing Your Journey.
3. European Research- Special Emphasis On Germany.
4. African-American Research- Getting Beyond The Basics.
5. Making An Oral Life History- If You Don't Do It - Who Will?
6. Basic Family Search- Have Fun Getting Started Well!
7. Primary & Secondary Sources- Land, Probate, Census & Personal Records, Etc.
8. Best Internet Sites 4 Genealogy- New Resources You Can Count On!
Classes offered in Third Period:
1. Advanced Family Search Doc.- Quality Check The Family Tree!.
2. Military Records- Unlocking Information About Ancestors Who Served.
3. DNA- Understanding The Basics Of Using DNA Information.
4. African-American Research- Overcoming The Toughest Challenge.
5. Favorite Family History Internet Sites- Other than FamilySearch.
6. FamilySearch Indexing- Helping Genealogy Move Forward.
7. Writing A Personal History- A Rewarding Personal Journey.
8. Land Records- Pre & Post Revolutionary Ward Guidance.
Other Fair Offerings: Family History Center Portal Q & A Session, Family History
Help Center & Various Displays.
For detail information on classes and instructors please visit the Northwest Florida Family
History Fair- 2018 Facebook Page.
Three ways to register:
1. Email request of classes to familyhistoryfair1@gmail.com
2. Visit the Northwest Florida Family History Fair-2018 Facebook Page for Registration Form
link.
3. Drop in at any of the Fort Walton Beach Stake Family History Centers to register.
https://goo.gl/forms/bjmmNO9gNjNy3YiG2
CLASS SCHEDUEL[edit | edit source]
Staff Training Meetings[edit | edit source]
Center Resources[edit | edit source]
Collections[edit | edit source]
Databases and Software[edit | edit source]
- Family History Center Portal This center has access to the Family History Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions.
Hardware and Equipment[edit | edit source]
Center Services[edit | edit source]
Staff Research Specialties[edit | edit source]
Resources in the Local Area[edit | edit source]
Links[edit | edit source]
- FamilySearch Research Wiki: What It Can Do For You!: A comprehensive video presentation explaining the Wiki, navigating it, and some especially useful pages. Case studies demonstrate using the Wiki for genealogical research. Editing and adding articles to the Wiki are covered.
Volunteer at the Center[edit | edit source]